You don't want to be the guy whose back's to the camera in the emotional part of the movie. So, you have to be aware of the camera movement and what the camera's doing.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It's an incredible privilege for an actor to look into the camera. It's like looking right into the heart of the film, and you can't take that lightly.
Normally as a director, you do look at other films and things that are relevant. But with this film, it became impossible because I became so aware of the camera placement.
If you're shooting a really serious, dramatic scene, personally I wouldn't want to look at the camera.
It's a weird thing... putting your emotions out there for everybody to see while filming. I think it puts you in a kind of vulnerable state.
A movie camera is like having someone you have a crush on watching you from afar - you pretend it's not there.
I didn't really understand what you did when you went in front of the camera. And then suddenly I just understood it. When you're in a play, you carry the story, but you don't have to do that in film.
I don't like acting; not in front of the camera.
When you shoot a movie, the camera is always taking, taking, taking and not giving anything back.
As an actor, the first thing you're taught is, 'Don't look into the camera; ignore it.'
You're watching the movie for the first time when you're working with the actors in front of the camera. You don't think about how the audience will react. You discover the film.